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Newspaper
Winchester Evening Star
Location
Winchester, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1940
Page
2
Market notes show mixed demand across cattle calves hogs and sheep in Timore Baltimore and Chicago. Prices vary by item with clear ranges for cattle 5.25 to 12.65 and hogs around 5.75 to 6.75 depending on weight and grade. Supply steady with limited top-tier choices and some shifts from last week.
In New Position Ben Hilliard of Richmond has been named field secretary of the Virginia State Chamber of Commerce. He will begin duties around January 1 and is a University of Richmond graduate with a master's from Peabody College. He comes from the American Book Company where he represented southwestern Virginia and southern West Virginia, and he previously supervised for the State Department of Education.
Fat lambs weak to 25 lower, most 15-25 off. Top 9.60 on a load of 80 lb fed western lambs to shippers. Slaughter ewes 2.50-4.50. Summer shorn fed lambs 8.50-8.85, yearlings 7.50-8.50. Heavy lambs 103-111 lbs at 9.00-9.25, down to 8.75. Feeder lambs 9.44 lightly sorted, few medium feeders 8.65-8.85.
Chicago and Baltimore grain prices show Dec futures for wheat at 89 1 8 to 89 with May 85 3 8 to 1 4 and July 80 1 8. Corn futures Dec 59 1 4 to 3 8, May 59 1 4 to 3 8, July 59 1 2. oats Dec 38 7 8, May 35 3 8, July 31 1 2. Cash grain bids include No 1 hard wheat 91, mixed 91. corn No 4 58 1 2, No 2 yellow 61 1 2 to 62 1 4, oats 32 to 40 1 4, other lots listed with various quality grades. Baltimore bids show wheat No 2 red winter 93 1 2, corn 77 to 79, Winchester Wheat 90c, corn 75c, barley 53c. Year-ago levels cited for wheat 90, corn 63.
The Boston wool market was very slow last week. South American fine wools showed moderate demand with steady to firm prices for worsted types, while woolen types eased. Domestic wools were mostly steady to slightly easier with graded combing bright fleece wools priced on a grease basis at 45-46 cents for fine De laine, 44-45 cents for half bloods, and 44-46 cents for three eighths and quarter bloods.
Classified notice seeks a salesman to cover rural trade for a livestock and poultry line. Car necessary. Attractive financial arrangement offered. Box 42, care Star.
The Associated Press reports that about 38 of every 100 Americans voted on November 5. Total ballots 49,808,624 from 131,669,275 in continental U S. Roosevelt led with 27,241,939 votes. Willkie had 22,327,226.
More than 30 000 surrendered as Italians face fierce Greek resistance near Elbasani and Tepeleni while Greeks push along the coast toward Chimiuta and toward Valona. London endures a German air lull as Britain raids Bremen Kiel Bordeaux targets with heavy bombs.
The local Gas Company urges households to prepare kitchens for the holidays. A new gas range will help mothers cook better meals economically. Trade in the old range this week.
G. G. Dickinson of Woodstock was chosen president of the Shenandoah Valley Chapter of the Virginia Polytechnic Institute Alumni Association. The meeting at the George Washington Hotel featured remarks by Dr. Walter Newman and addresses by D. J. Howard and Garland R. Quarles. W. R. Legge presided. 44 alumni and guests attended. new officers include C. C. Funkhouser Derwood L. Myers Percy L. Rogers Kenneth Robinson Sam Preston Russell Oliver.
The forecast calls for cloudiness with occasional rain in southeast Virginia and rain or snow in western and northern areas tonight and Sunday. A polar air mass brings record cold across the east coast with several states reporting frigid conditions and related hazards.
Ann McKenzie Bailey Thelma Henry Wisecarver Buzzella Henry Jackson Jonedith and Dorothy Ann Henry and two nephews Theodore and Kenneth Henry will attend services in New York for Louise Henry. J H Henry said Mrs Heiman died Thursday night and Winchester learned of it between 4 and 5 yesterday due to his being out of town.
Switzerland interrupted all telephone communication with Vichy and the unoccupied French capital severing official calls including the French embassy. The Associated Press heard only a fragment saying something big is coming before the line went dead.
Mishap Boyd Headley of Valley Avenue who uses a bantam auto for paper routes collided with a Winchester Laundry truck this morning on Clifford between Loudoun and Market. Headley reported a slight leg injury and the car sustained heavy damage while the truck suffered little harm.
Last rites for John Randall aged 81 were conducted this morning at 11 from the United Brethren Church with Rev. Leslie Shirley officiating. Interment followed at Old Stone Church cemetery in Greenspring. pallbearers were Shirley Abshire C T McCarty C B Dawson Oscar Ligh t W A Bailey and Lewis Fries.
Funeral services for Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Warnick who died last night at the home of Mrs. Robert Rogers 12 West Gerrard street will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2 from the residence. Details will be published Monday.
Congress weighs options to aid Britain including old destroyers and possible convoy use. Some lawmakers warn convoys could draw the United States into war, while others press for greater support without convoy commitments.
Lynchburg draftsman Hubard who drew the McLean house in 1893 sees his designs used by the National Park Service. The Hancock Hubard plans, plus photographs and documents from Appomattox and Buckingham Times, support recreating the late 18th century dwelling for a Washington museum project.
Premier Ion Antonescu announced arrests across Bucharest and other cities in Romania on charges of circulating leaflets against the public order. The detainees include many Jews.
At the Stonewall Jackson Hotel in Staunton last night Shenandoah Valley Funeral Directors Association members elected Laurens Jones of Winchester secretary for the coming year. L. J. Morgan of Lexington was named president, F. L. Kitchen of Strasburg vice president, and George S. Etter Jr. of Waynesboro treasurer. The Jones Quartet performed and discussions on mortician challenges were led by Frank Stover of Strasburg and L. G. Morgan of Lexington.
Ice formed on the wings of 15 pigeons forcing them to make forced landings in downtown Springfield yesterday. Merchants offered warmth and the birds soon took to the air again.
In the second Apple Bowl classic the Brown Bombers of Winchester meet the Brown Bombers A. C. of Washington at Rouss Park for the Northern Virginia Dusky league title. Kickoff at 2 PM. both teams finish their seasons, with Winchester seeking revenge after an earlier loss.
Greek officer Col. E Papvassiliou, formerly stationed abroad, is set to return a mission from Lisbon Portugal announced today. Details specify his rank and pending assignment as of this December report.
A Greek military attaché to Washington, part of the Greek general staff, leaves soon by clipper trainer for what he calls a special important mission. The trip follows appointment from Athens and involves close liaison duties with U S authorities.
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